Little Anthony and the Imperials
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Year:
2009
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Inducted by:
Smokey Robinson
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Category:
Performers
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Clarence Collins
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Ernest Wright Jr
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Anthony Gourdine
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Nathaniel Rogers
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Sammy Strain
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Tracy Lord
Introduction
In a New York music scene flooded with talent, Little Anthony and the Imperials were the cream of the crop.
Little Anthony and the Imperials were so talented that their voices transcended the trends, landing them hits in multiple decades and genres. Their trademark imploring vocals and confident command of the stage charmed audiences everywhere.
Smokey Robinson Inducts Little Anthony and the Imperials
Smokey Robinson Inducts Little Anthony and the Imperials at the 2009 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony-
Smokey Robinson Inducts Little Anthony and the Imperials00:02:34
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Little Anthony and the Imperials Acceptance Speech00:07:38
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"Tears on my Pillow"00:02:23
Hall of Fame Essay
2009
The story of Little Anthony & the Imperials is a story of the early days of rock & roll, when our music was new and breathtaking.
It not only reached our ears but our hearts. It’s also a story of chemistry - that special coming together of talent that makes magic happen in show business.
we were on the road together as kids, having a good time.